Smartphone docks can be pretty pricey, and many of them only really work with a few devices, or they’re built so the manufacturer can sell different models for different phones. This DIY version looks elegant and simple, uses cables you already own, and can charge whatever phone you need it to.

Having gadgets and devices all over the house connected to various outlets is no fun. We've shown yousome DIY charging stations before, but this one is affordable, mounts to your wall, and keeps everything out of the way while charging, no tripping on cables.

One of the problems with working in an office is that you have a lot of laptops, and laptops need charging. Rather than having individuals charge laptops at their desk, which wastes space and can lead to cables getting tangled around chair casters, why not build a specially designed charging station?

Inductive charging is great, and with third-party kits, you can add cases and attachments to your device that let you charge their batteries just by resting it on a charging surface. If you like the idea of inductive charging but don't want to put a charging pad on top of your desk or table, why not build one into…

If you're the type who prefer to open mail as soon as you get in the house—hopefully over a recycling bin so the junk mail goes right inside, this DIY mail shelf can give you a space in your foyer or entryway to stash the important stuff while reading, or leave your gadgets to charge before you leave the house. All…

We've shown you how to make some sharp-looking charging stations before, but this one, made from a serving bowl, some cardboard, and a soft chair pad, takes the prize for "cheap without totally looking it." The cables are easy to access, there's plenty of room for your gadgets to charge on top of it, and best of all…

There's no need to pay the electric company to charge your small electronics when you've got a portable solar charger on hand. Learn how to turn some cheap solar panels and a Tupperware container into a solar charging station.

/:16 Inductive charging is a pretty convenient way to charge your phone, but kits for less popular devices are hard to come by. Here's how to hack your phone to charge wirelessly, using another phone's kit.

Ugly cords are the obvious villain in your gadget-charging clutter, but even if you put together a nice charging station, you've still got to sacrifice some counterspace to your charging station's footprint. This clean, wall-mounted charging station tackles both problems.

Giving your cell phone or iPod a semi-permanent, clever-looking home on your wall doesn't have to cost more than $2. A used shampoo bottle and some basic tools are all that's needed for MAKE's outlet-mounted "charging pocket."

A user on website Tilted Forum Project made a few DIY adjustments to a wall-mounted entertainment center kit to build a cordless desk and charging station. The result: a lot of charging capacity, a nice, clean desk, and only one visible cord in the entire setup. You may not have access to the same materials just…